Where do you meet people to date?

[VickiM68]

Have you tried online dating? Dating agencies? Singles events? If so, what were your results?

Do you have a good tip on where you've met someone special? Share it with your story here.

[DeeDeeD830889]

On here, sometimes we need to specify who we are and what we are looking for. I am 56 y.o. female nurse looking to meet men in the Massachusetts area. I am new to the area and welcome the friendship, perhaps, an introduction to the area.

[Tempest332]

You lost 3 years already... good luck!

[CarolynS674392]

My sister's mother-in-law met (re-met) a nice man at her high school class reunion.

I recently had my first date since my husband died three years ago.

I was advised to avoid online dating.  

I sort of looked up an old friend and told him I'd like to see him at our upcoming 40th class reunion.  We went to the reunion together and just yesterday had a concert date and had a great time.

[Tempest332]

Great for you, I found that at the reunions, the cliques still exist. I just passed last month on my (delayed) 40th reunion. I graduated with 761, you were either "in" or just a #.    Nice if you were in a smaller class & still stayed in touch, my only contact from that class passed last April.  

[CarolynS674392]

I wasn't with the "in crowd".  I think people get over that childish stuff or at least they should!

[Tempest332]

They haven't, still appear to play the childish games they did in High School.  Reunions are for those who have made something out of themselves, & those who lie about it, I don't fall into either category. 

I've pretty much had it with online dating, I no longer have the energy to play those games, funny how folks think they are going to live on forever & sabotage their own happiness in the process.  

[AliceM719423]

My friend met her husband through an online dating site.

[r447879w]

Is it possible to start a dating forum and/or post from the current date and stop revisiting dates prior to a new one???

[DeeDeeD830889]

It would be nice to meet someone at church (over 55).

[DeeDeeD830889]

 I am 53 y.o female. I thought that I would stress that. 🙂 I, do go to church frequently.

[Tempest332]

I would be very apprehensive to start a conversation with anyone at church. 

[bs304]

At the golf course have met many nice men there some have led to great rounds of golf, great dinners and terrific sex.

[Tempest332]

Darn, & I got rid of those clubs too. 😕

[nahchoo]

Was that regular or miniature golf that you speak of? And what did you have for dinner? I'm so very curious! Oh and did you enjoy many nice dinners with these many nice men? Hmmm?

[r447879w]

Good to know. 😄

[LucyMcGillicuddy]

Hello!  I met my husband through an online dating site August 2005.  We chatted online and then the phone every day for 6 months before meeting in person as he lived far away.  Long story short, he moved closer in April 2006,  and we dated until Dec 2007 when we married.  We are still going strong!

I think meeting people though dating sites on the web is fine but be careful and take your time.

[PatriciaC324206]

Be careful if a dating agency. Ones with contract  for number of dates, glamour shots and advice claiming only send you on dates that match your profile...as a women!!!

I paid for 2 different ones. Matched potential men with my profile was a joke!  Then learned, men over 50 pay nearly nothing for service as company was desperate to fulfill all the demand from older women!!.  Instead they promised to complete 2-3 dates per week.  Complained waste of my time and got response from 1 agency. "You need to be more open minded as you never know who might be right for you."  

[joefriday14]

Smile, give people your email address, communicate, talk, share and have fun. Remember it takes time to connect and first impressions are usually clouded by anxiety, past disappointments or misunderstanding.

[joefriday14]

The problem is we stop ourselves from connecting

[r447879w]

Dating sites are a waste of time. Been there...done that. There are far more FAKE MEN than not today. WHERE ARE THE REAL TRUE AUTHENTIC MEN TODAY??? I just want ONE MAN to love for the rest of my days.

[EnidNa48]

Read your post....Totally agree with you!  I wish you good luck in your quest to find someone special!!!!

[EnidNa48]

Just brouseing and this subject caught my interest. I too wonder where to meet legitimate (people) men for dating. Not a lot of men at my church, just women in my travel group, men at my pt job all married. Not sure of these dating sites for older people. Any advice or suggestions ? Thanks to everyone!

[r447879w]

Sure wish I knew. I feel the same as you do. Very challenging to say the least.

[joefriday14]

Meeting a friend takes work because both men and women have to be equally active in beginning a relationship. Past traditions and fear of taking risks usually make most women wait for a man to initiate contact. Keep waiting as both sides need to work together to arrange any first meeting.

[joefriday14]

Any place and every place. Smile, have a card with your name and email address or phone number. Figure out activities you like and look there. Do not be shy or afraid to talk. If you are not interested in someone, tell them you have a partner.

[RosemaryF433825]

IMO, handing out a card with my name, email address, and phone number (other than a business card for business purposes) to total strangers is really NOT a wise move that I would suggest to anyone...be they female or even male...especially in this day and age.  I guess you aren't familiar with stories of people who give out too much information about themselves to total strangers and how some have ended up?

[joefriday14]

Internet dating is a waste of time. It can help with communication skills, but do not expect others to follow through. Meet people in person.

[joefriday14]

The most proactive and healthy way to meet people is to smile at them and say hello. People are all over and the first step is to begin a conversation. You will know if there is more to talk about Almost by magic, if there is a connection, both of you will find a way to meet up again. 

[joefriday14]

We all go off the deep in in describing our quest for love, friendship and fun. People should just be open and honest. Sex is not the issue but it helps to tone it down by briefly talking about it or engaging in holding hands and even smiling at the other person. There really is no reason there is so much lonliness and bitterness.  People have barriers that preclude basic friendship and sharing.